James Harden has to STEP UP and DELIVER in the postseason – Kendrick Perkins | First Take
Harry Douglas and Kendrick Perkins discuss their level of concern for James Harden in the postseason and debate whether he made a mistake leaving the Brooklyn Nets.
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Deer in Headlights
March 31, 2022 at 4:49 pm
I’m concerned he won’t 😕
Arvind Menon
March 31, 2022 at 4:50 pm
embarden= biggest choker duo ever
shane barnesz
March 31, 2022 at 5:44 pm
@Arvind Menon last 4 year the only time he technically did bad was 2019 an he mad it to conference finals 2020 playoffs he averaged 30 then last year average 28
Dominic Sakyiamah
March 31, 2022 at 6:02 pm
The only series Embiid played bad in was Toronto, and even then Ben was worse than him in that series
Flex adventure
March 31, 2022 at 6:04 pm
nah doc and harden
MJ
March 31, 2022 at 4:51 pm
Luka found Harden lost mojo and it shows that Harden is heading into his final form now.
YT only likes whyt peeple
March 31, 2022 at 4:52 pm
How many Championships does Harden have to win in these next 3-4 years before yall give him any respect?
RNG GOD v
March 31, 2022 at 4:53 pm
1 lol
Jonn Stewart
March 31, 2022 at 4:54 pm
just 1
YT only likes whyt peeple
March 31, 2022 at 4:59 pm
@RNG GOD v just 1 Conferenence Championship?
Rockyyz
March 31, 2022 at 5:28 pm
He’ll get some if he has a couple signature games and gets them to the finals. But honestly I got the bucks coming out of the east
Jay Just Different
March 31, 2022 at 4:53 pm
FEAR THE BEARD !!!
Flex Washington
March 31, 2022 at 5:03 pm
Harden dont have to win the Championship right now this season but he definitely needs a dominant playoff run performance, its now or never. This man be small sometimes then flat out SPOOKED at others and to often when it counts. Talkin bout he gone give Kyrie the shot naw Kyrie gave YOU the shot lol.
Refund HD
March 31, 2022 at 5:22 pm
As a Sixers fan we need to see a run now to at least a conference finals, Joel literally needs to prove he’s the kind of guy you can actually win a championship with as your best player
Carson Greene
March 31, 2022 at 5:55 pm
If we don’t make it there it won’t be because if Embiid, it’s gonna be because of Doc, he’s the worst coach in the league and has cost Embiid MVP this season
Flex Washington
March 31, 2022 at 6:19 pm
Joel has had his flaws but who hasnt? I think he has a few more years before he’s even 30. I dont think Embiid not being a real Franchise player is the concern, its who can yall bring in to bring it home. It would be a shame if Harden cant contribute to bringing at least 1 for yall with this overall squad. And then you have Doc Rivers…….
DwaNeStaR
March 31, 2022 at 8:34 pm
First of all.. he needs to win it this year or he needs to retire.
Flex Washington
March 31, 2022 at 11:21 pm
@DwaNeStaR lol
Kevo The Goat
March 31, 2022 at 5:47 pm
But when it was just KD and Harden they were the number one seed😭so if he stayed then KD would’ve came back and then kyrie
Flex adventure
March 31, 2022 at 6:03 pm
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Chima Ebinama
March 31, 2022 at 6:44 pm
That’s true but KD was gone for a minute and they feel down the standings, so they still would have had to work they’re way back up
Kevo The Goat
March 31, 2022 at 6:47 pm
@Chima Ebinama yeah you right part of the reason was harden wasn’t playing well just had to hold it down had no problem last year when he had to play without kyrie and KD
SOExclusive
March 31, 2022 at 5:49 pm
Perk you forgot HARDEN is the reason the Nets dropped. KD had the Nets at #1. He went down and Harden had to make the push like back in Houston. HARDEN quit on the Nets and tanked their playoff chances
Brian
March 31, 2022 at 8:52 pm
facts
인생은like candy
March 31, 2022 at 6:07 pm
Harden will most likely commit, only if Morey is committed.
remember, Morey is most reason Harden is with sixers imo.
ppl praise Morey about how he has brought in great finds in Niang,
Maxey, Harden, and so forth.
but Doc seems to have issue with rotation, which, at times, might frustrate Morey.
so, if Morey feels there is issue with current situation, and might think about leaving,
what are the odds, that Morey might leave and then Harden to follow?
just from seeing what Morey has done, with his exceptional skill in finding great talents,
I can see why Harden wants to be where Morey is.
despite all this, I still wish current sixers to find success and win the whole thing.
but if it doesn’t work out somehow, I don’t see problem with guys parting out either tbh.
Ljuny reona
March 31, 2022 at 6:09 pm
You can always bet you’re hard earned money,house&property and sleep very peacefuly that J.Harden won’t fail to choke.Which he will.J.Embib wasn’t that great either last year playoff against ATL IceTrey.
Dee tha Bennismann
March 31, 2022 at 6:13 pm
YAUL GONE LET JOKER STEAL THE MVP FROM JOEL BECAUSE YOU DONT CONTROL OR CREATE THAT NARRATIVE THAT JOEL IS THE BEST PLAYER THIS YEAR……
feedthesnake
March 31, 2022 at 6:33 pm
harden has been told he needs to step up every single post season.
Chima Ebinama
March 31, 2022 at 6:48 pm
It’s only been 15 games, is everything supposed to just work automatically. It’s still brewing folks. The fact of the matter is that harden arrival has made the Sixers real contenders. Everyone seems to be banking on the thought that Harden can’t play at superstar level so, the sixers have no chance. He’s the #2 option he just needs to play at a consistent all star level, and no doubt prove that he can consistently show up in big moments. The sixers have a championship potential but it hinges on the play of Harden, similar to how last season hinged on the play of Simmons, and we saw how that ended. Hopefully Harden will step up for my team. I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt until he proves otherwise in the playoffs
Omar Adames
March 31, 2022 at 7:55 pm
Harden you know you done fucked up right?!😂😂
Louie D'angelo
March 31, 2022 at 9:37 pm
Harden trash now🤣
JohnnyU1988
March 31, 2022 at 10:03 pm
Everybody said the nets won the trade
Steph TheOne
March 31, 2022 at 10:17 pm
Harden is washed. Come play off when defense start intensifying, refs aren’t gonna be bailing him and EmFlop out no more. Philadelphia what a disgusting franchise and fan base
Nic Stone
April 1, 2022 at 2:29 am
He wont because he cant the dude is just not capable he is 32 almost 33 and has not shown it yet